It’s been the same all season. Don’t have excessive turnovers Shoot more 3s Most of our losses come down to dumbass PG KD turnovers, and our opponents launching twice as many 3s as we do.
Keys to beating the Lakers: Spoiler Play erect; don’t be soft More physicality More toughness More rebounding Be ready to play against “lesser team” Don’t get punked Keys to beating the Thunder Spoiler Play erect; don’t be soft More physicality More toughness More rebounding Be ready to play against “lesser team” Don’t get punked Keys to beating the Spurs/Nuggets Spoiler Play erect; don’t be soft More physicality More toughness More rebounding Be ready to play against “lesser team” Don’t get punked Keys to beating the Celtics/Pistons/Knicks/Cavs Spoiler Alright alright, you get the point Spoiler
Yep. Like all those people who don't vote and then, shellshocked: "I can't believe s/he didn't win...." Never take a win for granted!
The key to winning this series? This is the Lakers This is Lebron You gotta run their ass out of the building. Can't give the refs a chance impact the game. The league has already stretched out the series with extra rest and travel days .... hoping to get Luka and Reaves back. If you think playing Curry and Donkey with all the moving screens was bad - you ain't seen nothin yet. I really expect Ref shenanigans. Amen might foul out in the first quarter guarding Lebron.
Man ... I'd almost take an embarrassing series loss to the Lakers if it meant getting rid of Ime. If I see another 5 forward lineup I might shoot my TV.
Amen needs to take shots. There's no one on that roster who can match up with him. Play with authority. We don't have to be frantic. Don't be stupid with the ball. Fewer high-school level turnovers, please. Stay connected and make the Lakers earn their points. Win on the glass. Limit Laker shots and capitalize on offensive boards by finishing plays.
Qigong before game, Tai Chi at halftime. Eating the brains and vitals of enemies after wins. That's how we were taught, oldtimers know.
If we lose I think it's going to be this. The Lakers before Luka were a fast team if I remember correctly. If we give the ball up and they turn those into fast break points AND they shoot decently from 3 then I think we will lose those games. Therefore, don't turn the ball over, and either shoot and make as many threes or defend the three well.
Rox coaching staff reading this thread and taking notes; "Right, right, so 1. When we need a bucket, post up Alpy outside the 3pt line 2. When things are tight let's experiment with KD playing point" After the game "We just didn't score at crucial times and turned the ball over"
If none of that works, bully ball offensive rebounds should. I’ve got high expectations for Tari and Sengun.
The EXTRA possessions strategy NEVER EVER works for a ring. The Rockets 2 championship teams were horrible on the offensive glass, but they were efficient and their transition D was really good. JVG used to harp on GETTING back - screw offensive rebounds protect your basket. That is the approach that wins, Ime and Stone seem to act like they think they are smarter than everyone else, they are not.....they are just arrogant... DD
The key is for Ime to not be a stubborn dumbass who plays wing heavy lineups featuring 3 or more of Jae'Sean, Tari, Amen, and Josh.
